City Council Meeting
Draft Minutes
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -
https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336
Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.
MATT MAHAN, MAYOR
ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1
PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2
ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3
DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4
PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5
MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6
BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7
DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8
PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9
GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m. – Closed Session. See Pages 17-20 for the Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey, Mahan (Joined virtually).
Absent Councilmembers: Campos.
1:30 p.m. – Regular Session.
Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: Mahan.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Pam Foley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation
Kuumba offered the invocation with a dance performance. • Orders of the Day
None provided.
• Adjournment Recognition
None provided.
• Closed Session Report
None provided.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Councilmember George Casey presented a commendation recognizing On Lok’s 55th Anniversary and honoring the organization for 55 years of providing innovative, comprehensive, and compassionate health, medical, and social services to older adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including the City of San José, helping frail seniors remain independent in their homes rather than requiring care in a nursing facility. [Page 2]
1.2 Councilmember Pamela Campos presented a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Transit Month in the City of San José, commemorating public transportation, celebrating those who make this vital infrastructure work, and recognizing their efforts in keeping our communities connected.
1.3 Vice Mayor Pam Foley, Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and Councilmember Pamela Campos presented a proclamation recognizing International Day of the Girl, celebrating the achievements, leadership, and potential of girls and reaffirming the City of San José’s commitment to creating opportunities for girls to thrive, lead, and shape their communities.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole. The following actions were taken as indicated. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
None provided.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
(a) Ordinance No. 31351 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 20.160 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Requests for Reasonable Accommodation. [Passed for Publication on 9/15/2026 - Item 10.1(a)(1) (26-951)] Action: Ordinance No. 31351 was adopted. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 9, 2026.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 16, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Action: The Council Committee Minutes were approved. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on October 7, 2026, due to authorized City business to attend the regular meeting of Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO).
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CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 9/23/2026 - Item A.1.a]
Action: The request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on October 7, 2026, was approved. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
None provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
2.7 Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with Jett Pro Line Maintenance.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Ninth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Jett Pro Line Maintenance, extending the term for three years from the current expiration date of November 30, 2026, through November 30, 2029.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-300 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Ninth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Jett Pro Line Maintenance, extending the term for three years from the current expiration date of November 30, 2026, through November 30, 2029. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.8 Amendment to the On-Airport Lease Agreement for General Services Administration Public Building Service.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the 14th Amendment to the federal On-Airport Lease Agreement between the City of San José and the United States of America, through the General Services Administration Public Building Service, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2032, to set the annual rent amount retroactive to July 1, 2026, and to set fixed annual increases of three percent to the rental rate.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-301 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the 14th Amendment to the federal On-Airport Lease Agreement between the City of San José and the United States of America, through the General Services Administration Public Building Service, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2032, to set the annual rent amount retroactive to July 1, 2026, and to set fixed annual increases of three percent to the rental rate. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan) [Page 4]
2.9 Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Sixth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc., extending the term for five years from the current expiration date of October 31, 2026, through October 31, 2031.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-302 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Sixth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc., extending the term for five years from the current expiration date of October 31, 2026, through October 31, 2031. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.10 First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for Commercial Solid Waste Collections and Processing Program Services.
Approve the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for the redesign of commercial solid waste collections and processing program and for the request for proposal solicitation program services, increasing the maximum total compensation from $380,000 to $480,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Environmental Services) Action: The First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, was approved. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.11 Interim Independent Police Auditor’s Travel to Louisville, Kentucky.
Authorize travel for Interim Independent Police Auditor Dwight White to Louisville, Kentucky, from November 8 to 12, 2026, to participate in the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Annual Training. Source of Funds: General Fund/Independent Police Auditor’s Non-Personal/Equipment Appropriation.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Independent Police Auditor) Action: The Interim Independent Police Auditor’s travel to Louisville, Kentucky from November 8 to 12, 2026, was authorized. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.12 Amendment to the Grant Agreement Between the City of San José and San José Public Library Foundation.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the grant agreement between the City of San José and San José Public Library Foundation, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,100,000 to $1,300,000 and [Page 5]
increasing the fiscal administration for the SJ Access Grant Program from $20,000 to $220,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-303 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the grant agreement between the City of San José and San José Public Library Foundation, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,100,000 to $1,300,000 and increasing the fiscal administration for the SJ Access Grant Program from $20,000 to $220,000. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.13 Third Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC for Tow Administrator Services.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC., for tow administrator services to:
(a) Amend the terms of the Agreement to include certain provisions related to the towing of vehicles to and from the Police Warehouse by officers in the Police Department, subject to the appropriation of funds:
and
(b) Increase the maximum total compensation by $150,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $4,363,076 for the remaining option terms, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-304 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC., for tow administrator services to:
(a) amend the terms of the Agreement to include certain provisions related to the towing of vehicles to and from the Police Warehouse by officers in the Police Department, subject to the appropriation of funds:
and
(b) increase the maximum total compensation by $150,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $4,363,076 for the remaining option terms, subject to the appropriation of funds. (9-0-2; Absent:
Campos, Mahan)
2.14 First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Race Street/Parkmoor Avenue Safety Improvements Project.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,230, from $648,000 to $660,230 to complete additional traffic analysis.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Transportation)
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Action: Resolution No. RES2026-305 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,230, from $648,000 to $660,230 to complete additional traffic analysis. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.15 Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Grant Cycle 2 for the Highway 237 Trail Rail Crossing Improvement Project.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a grant application and cover letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Cycle 2 for the Highway 237 Trail Rail Crossing Improvement Project.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of application. Council District 4. (Transportation) Action: Resolution No. RES2026-306 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a grant application and cover letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Cycle 2 for the Highway 237 Trail Rail Crossing Improvement Project. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.16 Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. - RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 3.4 (26-1002)
Accept the bi-annual status report on the work plan and implementation updates for projects included in the approved 2018 Measure T – The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approval of any City action. (Public Works) Action: The bi-annual status report on the work plan and implementation updates for projects included in the approved 2018 Measure T – The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond, was accepted. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.17 Request for Travel.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 23, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate:
(a) Mayor Mahan and Mayor’s Chief Communications and Public Information Officer Tasha Dean as the City representatives to attend the Teach for America’s 35th Anniversary Summit on October 3, 2026. Source of Funds: Teach for America and Mayor's Office Budget. (b) Mayor’s Chief of Staff Sarah Zárate as the City representative to participate in the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University Project on Municipal Innovation from October 7-9, 2026. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Mayor’s Office Budget.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 9/23/2026 - Item B.2]
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Action: The Mayor’s Office requests to travel were approved. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
2.18 Approval of District 1 San Jose Sharks Community Funds for California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 23, 2026, approve a $500 grant to the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions to support its annual CALAFCO Conference from October 21-23, 2026, and leadership development programs.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 9/23/2026 - Item B.3]
Action: The District 1 San José Sharks Community Funds grant for the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions, was approved. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
None provided.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update
Public Comment: Mary Morse, Riley Knight, and Michael Jun offered public comment regarding the Labor Negotiations Update.
3.3 City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Performance Measures Audit Report.
As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on August 24, 2026, accept the audit report on the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs performance measures.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor) [Community and Economic Development Committee 8/24/2026 – Item (d)1] Joe Rois, City Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; Hiwad Haider, Program Performance Auditor II, City Auditor’s Office; and Jen Baker, Director of Economic and Cultural Affairs, Office of Economic Development, offered the presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian Darby offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the audit report on the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs performance measures, was accepted. (9-0-2; Absent: Cohen, Mahan)
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3.4 Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. - RENUMBERED TO ITEM 2.16 (26-1045)
3.5 Temporary Moratorium Related to Detention and Custodial Facility on Private and Public Property.
Adopt an interim ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of all applications for the establishment, expansion, or change of use for detention and custodial facilities on private and public property to the extent permitted under state and federal law, with certain exemptions and setting forth the facts constituting such temporary moratorium.
PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE REQUIRES AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Cal. Gov. Code §65858(b).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor, Campos, Ortiz, Doan, and Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 8/12/2026 - Item C.1]
[Referred from 9/15/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-934)]
Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian Darby, Call in User 1, Akemi, (In Person) Raania Mohsen and Shaunn offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, Ordinance No. ORD31353 was adopted, establishing a temporary moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of all applications for the establishment, expansion, or change of use for detention and custodial facilities on private and public property to the extent permitted under state and federal law, with certain exemptions and setting forth the facts constituting such temporary moratorium. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items provided.
5. TRANSPORTATION &AVIATION SERVICES
5.1 Actions Related to the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to:
(a) Award and execute a contract for the construction of the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $9,415,000;
(b) Decide any timely bid protest(s) and make the City’s final determination as to the lowest responsive bidder that is responsible as needed to award the contract; and (c) Approve a 15% contingency amount of the contract for the construction of the project.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, (Resolution No. 79497), File No. ER22- 279. (Public Works/Airport)
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Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian Darby offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2026-307 was adopted, authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to:
(a) award and execute a contract for the construction of the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $9,415,000;
(b) decide any timely bid protest(s) and make the City’s final determination as to the lowest responsive bidder that is responsible as needed to award the contract; and (c) approve a 15% contingency amount of the contract for the construction of the project. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
5.2 Parking Meter and Garage Rates and Hours.
Adopt a resolution to amend the City’s Master Parking Rate Schedule for municipal on and offstreet parking facilities to:
(a) Authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages, of $13-$35, effective October 2026;
(b) Authorize a parking garage daily incremental rate, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street, Third/Santa Clara (The Globe), and Convention Center Garages, of $1.25 per 15 minutes, effective October 2026; (c) Authorize the Downtown Employee Discounted Permit Parking Program to provide a 50% discount off the Global Monthly Permit rate for employees working at businesses located within the city’s meter districts and earning a wage no greater than 50% over the city’s current minimum wage, not including gratuities, effective October 2026; (d) Authorize the extension of 90-minutes free parking to the Convention Center Garage on nonevent days, effective September 2026 - June 2027; (e) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2027; (f) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and 5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2027;
(g) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2028;
(h) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts, 1b-South First Street/University, and District 5-Arena/Diridon, Area effective July 2028; (i) Authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street Garages, and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages of $15-$35, effective July 2029;
(j) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2030; (k) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and [Page 10]
5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2030; and
(l) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 2-East Santa Clara Neighborhood, 3-Japantown Neighborhood, and 4-First and Younger Neighborhood, effective July 2030.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. Council Districts 3 and 6. (Transportation/City Manager) [Deferred from 6/23/2026 - Item 2.21 (26-760); 8/11/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-835); and 9/15/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-931)]
John Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation; Heather Hoshii, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation; and Jim Shannon, Budget Director, City Manager’s Office, offered the presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Public Comment: (In Person) Gumby, Gail G., Brendan Rawson, Brian Kurtz, Tamiko R., Cache Bouren, Tomoyo Y., Kalid, Kenton, Rachel Warner, Joey, Ted Scarlett, Shaunn, (Virtual) Adolfo Gomez, Call-In User_1, and Joseph Fisher offered public comment.
Motion: Councilmember Anthony Tordillos motioned to approve the memorandum authored by himself and dated September 28, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember David Cohen.
Vote on Motion: The motion failed for a lack of yes votes. (5-5-1; Noes: Ortiz, Doan, Candelas, Campos, Casey; Absent: Mahan)
Motion: Councilmember Pamela Campos motioned to request a joint meeting between the City Council and San José Downtown Parking Board. The motion was seconded by Councilmember George Casey.
Friendly Amendment: Councilmember David Cohen offered a friendly amendment to include recommendations 1.a, 1.c, and 1.e from Councilmember Anthony Tordillos’ memorandum, dated September 28, 2026. The friendly amendment was not accepted by the maker of the motion.
Vote on Motion: The motion failed for a lack of yes votes. (5-5-1; Noes: Kamei, Cohen, Foley, Tordillos, Mulcahy; Absent: Mahan)
Motion: Councilmember Anthony Todillos motioned to approve recommendations 1.a, 1.b, 1.c,
1.f, 2.a, 2.b, and 2.c, from his memorandum dated September 28, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Anthony Todillos, seconded by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, Resolution No. RES2026-308 was adopted, amending the City’s Master Parking Rate Schedule for municipal on and off-street parking facilities to:
(a) authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages, of $13-$35, effective October 2026;
(b) authorize a parking garage daily incremental rate, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street, Third/Santa Clara (The Globe), and Convention Center Garages, of $1.25 per 15 minutes, effective October 2026; [Page 11]
(c) authorize the Downtown Employee Discounted Permit Parking Program to provide a 50% discount off the Global Monthly Permit rate for employees working at businesses located within the city’s meter districts and earning a wage no greater than 50% over the city’s current minimum wage, not including gratuities, effective October 2026; (d) authorize the extension of 90-minutes free parking to the Convention Center Garage on nonevent days, effective September 2026 - June 2027; (e) authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2027; (f) authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and 5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2027;
(g) authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2028; (h) authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts, 1b-South First Street/University, and District 5-Arena/Diridon, Area effective July 2028; (i) authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street Garages, and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages of $15-$35, effective July 2029;
(j) authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2030; (k) authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and 5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2030; and
(l) authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 2-East Santa Clara Neighborhood, 3-Japantown Neighborhood, and 4-First and Younger Neighborhood, effective July 2030; and
Including acceptance of recommendations 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 1.f, 2.a, 2.b, and 2.c, from Councilmember Anthony Tordillos’ memorandum dated September 28, 2026, recommending the following:
1. Accept the staff recommendation, with the following adjustments to the City’s Master Parking Rate Schedule for municipal on and off-street parking facilities, authorizing:
a. A parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages, of $15- $35, effective October 2026;
b. A parking garage daily incremental rate, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street, Third/Santa Clara (The Globe), and Convention Center Garages, of $1.25 per 15 minutes, effective October 2026; c. The Downtown Employee Discounted Permit Parking Program to provide a 50% discount off the Global Monthly Permit rate for employees working at businesses located within the City’s meter districts and earning a wage no greater than 50% over the city’s current minimum wage, not including gratuities, effective October 2026; d. A parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1aDowntown, 2–East Santa Clara Neighborhood, 3–Japantown Neighborhood, and 4–First and Younger Neighborhood, effective July 2027;
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e. A parking meter hourly rate of $3 on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b–South First Street/University, and 5– Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2027; and
f. The extension of 90-minutes free parking to the Convention Center Garage on nonevent days, effective September 2026 – June 2027.
2. Direct the City Manager to:
a. Return to Council as part of the FY27-28 budget process with a return-to source policy dedicating a portion of parking meter revenue to public infrastructure or community improvements in the areas where that revenue is generated, such as Business Improvement Districts with City operated parking meters;
b. Return to Council with a long-term parking revenue framework that right-sizes funding for the operation, maintenance, and capital needs of the parking system, and reduces the Parking Fund’s ongoing contribution to the General Fund once the Parking Fund is right-sized; and c. Return to the Downtown Parking Board and cross-reference to the City Council annually with a parking utilization analysis outlining total turnover, utilization, customers, and revenue for special events, meters, and paid garage parking. (7-3-1; Noes: Ortiz, Doan, Casey;
Absent: Mahan.)
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 Approval of First Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for Participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program with the County of Santa Clara, increasing compensation by $4,083,373 from $1,200,000, for a not to exceed total compensation of $5,283,373, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2026-2027, retroactive to September 18, 2025.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services) [Deferred from 9/1/2026 - Item 2.7 (26-887)]
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the first amendment to the agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program with the County of Santa Clara, was approved. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
No items provided.
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
No items provided.
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9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
No items provided.
10. LAND USE
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar - HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen, and carried unanimously, the Land Use on Consent Calendar was approved as a whole.
The following action was taken as indicated. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
10.1(a) CP26-007 & ER26-061 - Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for Certain Real Property Located at 184 South Market, Suite 120 (Sakura Market).
Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the off-sale of alcohol (Type 21 - full range of alcoholic beverages) at an existing approximately 7,382-square-foot specialty supermarket (Sakura Market) on an approximately 0.9-gross-acre site.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), Existing Facilities. Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1; Bhandal absent) (Item 4.d. on the 8/26/2026 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement) Action: Resolution No. RES2026-309 was adopted, which approved, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the offsale of alcohol (Type 21 - full range of alcoholic beverages) at an existing approximately 7,382- square-foot specialty supermarket (Sakura Market) on an approximately 0.9-gross-acre site. (9-0- 2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use – Regular Agenda
No items provided.
• Open Forum
1. (In Person) Shaunn offered public comment regarding a permit issue with a food pantry.
2. (In Person) Ted Scarlett offered public comment regarding audio speakers at interim housing.
3. (Virtual) Call-In User_1 (MS) offered public comment regarding customer service within the City of San José.
• Adjournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned at 4:18 p.m. [Page 14]
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, DRAFT
______________________________________
Daniel Aguilar
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on:
Number of actions: 9
Attest by:
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Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José
• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps FOR RECEIPT:
Tract: 10711
Location: Northeast Corner of Camden Avenue and Singletree Way District: 10
Lots/Units: 1/108
Type: Condominium Townhomes, SFA
Developer: Mana Camden Fund, LLC
FOR APPROVAL:
Tract: 10633
Location: 4146 Mitzi Drive. Roughly 100 ft south of Mitzi Drive and Piper Drive intersection.
District: 1
Lots/Units: 2/14
Type: SFA/MFA
Proposed Decision: Approved
Developer: Bright Bay Homes, LLC
JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA Vice Mayor Pam Foley called the joint meeting of the San José City Council and San José Financing Authority to order on September 29, 2026.
1. Subordinate Wastewater Commercial Paper Program. - HEARD AFTER ITEM
10.1(a)
(a)Adopt a resolution of the City of San José approving the issuance and sale of City of San José Financing Authority Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Commercial Paper Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate Installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement and authorizing the City Manager and other authorized officers of the City to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a facility fee rate (as defined in the fee agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension. (b) Adopt a resolution of the City of San José Financing Authority Board authorizing the issuance and sale of its Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Commercial Paper Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate Installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement, and authorizing the Executive Director and other authorized officers of the Authority to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a Facility Fee Rate (as defined in the Fee Agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance/Environmental Services) Jeffrey Provenzano, Director, Environmental Services Department; and Sylvia Jefferson, Assistant Director, Finance Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian Darby and Call-In User_1 offered public comment. [Page 15]
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Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously,
(a) Resolution No. RES2026-310 was adopted, approving the issuance and sale of City of San José Financing Authority Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Commercial Paper Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate Installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement and authorizing the City Manager and other authorized officers of the City to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a facility fee rate (as defined in the fee agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension; Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously,
(b) SJFA166 was adopted, authorizing the issuance and sale of its Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Commercial Paper Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate Installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement, and authorizing the Executive Director and other authorized officers of the Authority to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a Facility Fee Rate (as defined in the Fee Agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension. (9-0-2; Absent: Campos, Mahan)
The meeting of the Joint City of San José City Council/Financing Authority adjourned and reconvened the meeting of the City Council.
SAN JOSÉ CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
September 29, 2026
Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey, Mahan (joined virtually).
Absent Councilmembers: Campos.
Place: City Hall Conference Room W-133
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Item(s) to be discussed:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Case Name: In re: Claim of Guerrero
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ21434954 and ADJ21434946
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Benefits
2. Case Name: Lopez, Daniel, et al. v. City of San Jose, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) DANIEL LOPEZ, JUAN ESTEBAN
HUERTAS BLANCO, CITY OF SAN JOSE,
DAVID BENJAMIN PEREZ GUERRERO
Court: Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No: 24cv447376
SUSANA ALCALA WOOD, CITY ATTORNEY
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Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
3. Case Name: Chin-Chin Kao, et al. v. City of San Jose, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) CHIN-CHIN KAO, PING KAO TANG, SEAN
VERNON, CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No: 25cv465773
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
4. Case Name: Lopez, Angelique, et al. v. City of San Jose, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) ANGELIQUE LOPEZ, ANDREW
CERVANTES, ALBERTO RAMIRES, A
MINOR, BY AND THROUGH GUARDIAN AD
LITEM, SANDRA LOPEZ, CITY OF SAN
JOSE, RYAN REYNOLDS, WALID HOQOQ,
KEVIN MCCLURE
Court: Northern District Court
Case No: 5:26cv07926-NC
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
City Negotiator: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Director of Employee Relations Employee Organizations:
1. Organization or Name and Title
of Unrepresented Employees:
Association of Engineers & Architects
(AEA)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
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Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement — City of San
José and Association of Engineers &
Architects (AEA)
How to Obtain a copy of
Existing Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/yourgovernment/departments-offices/office-ofthe-city-manager/employee-relations/laborrelations-information/bargaining-units-laborcontract-info/aea Telephone – Employee Relations: (408)
535-8150
2. Organization or Name and Title
of Unrepresented Employees:
Association of Maintenance Supervisory
Personnel (AMSP)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
City of San José - Association of
Maintenance Supervisory Personnel (AMSP)
Benefit & Compensation Summary
How to Obtain a copy of
Existing Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/yourgovernment/departments-offices/office-ofthe-city-manager/employee-relations/laborrelations-information/bargaining-units-laborcontract-info/amsp Telephone – Employee Relations: (408)
535-8150
3. Organization or Name and Title
of Unrepresented Employees:
City Association of Management
Personnel Agreement (CAMP)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Benefit & Compensation Summary — City of
San José and City Association of
Management Personnel Agreement
How to Obtain a copy of
Existing Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/yourgovernment/departments-offices/office-ofthe-city-manager/employee-relations/laborrelations-information/bargaining-units-laborcontract-info/camp Telephone – Employee Relations: (408)
535-8150
4. Organization or Name and Title
of Unrepresented Employees:
Municipal Employees’ Federation,
AFSCME Local 101, AFL-CIO (MEF)
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Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement — City of San
José and Municipal Employees’ Federation,
AFSCME Local 101, AFL-CIO
How to Obtain a copy of
Existing Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/yourgovernment/departments-offices/office-ofthe-city-manager/employee-relations/laborrelations-information/bargaining-units-laborcontract-info/mef Telephone – Employee Relations: (408)
535-8150
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